SỞ GD&ĐT TÂY NINH TRƯỜNG THPT TÂN CHÂU (ĐỀ ĐỀ XUẤT) ĐỀ THI THỬ THQG NĂM 2015 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 90 phút I Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions Question 1: A bushes B wishes C researches D headaches Question 2: A debt B climbing C timber D lamb Question 3: A enough B cough C thorough D tough Question 4: A apply B maximum C cactus D national Question 5: A funny B rubbish C upper D student II Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 6: Generally, the South of England is as as the North A flat B less flat C flatter D the flattest Question 7: Helen is traveling to Germany tomorrow on her first working trip and she is very excited it A for B against C about D with Question 8: He’d hardly finished doing his homework when you arrived, ? A didn’t he B had he C would he D hadn’t he Question 9: John: “Would you like to have a get-together with us next weekend?” Mickey: “ .” A No, I won’t B No, I wouldn’t C Yes, let’s D Yes, I’d love to Question 10: Had they arrived at the shop earlier, they a better selection of clothes A will find B would be finding C would have found D will have found Question 11: Before you start cooking, you should gather together all the necessary A ingredients B factors C substances D elements Question 12: What views Americans and Asians have about love and marriage? A tradition B traditionally C traditionalism D traditional Question 13: I can’t this noise any longer I’m going to write a letter of complaint about this problem A put up with B take away from C get back to D make out of Question 14: Helen: “Would you rather go to the beach or to the mountains?” Kim: “ .” A That’s very nice of you B The beach definitely C I’d love to go D Thanks for the mountains Question 15: This is the most difficult job I’ve ever had to A by heart B by chance C by far D by myself Question 16: Hurry up, or they serving meals by the time we get to the restaurant A stopped B will have stopped C are stopping D would stop Question 17: During the Enlightenment, the powers and uses of reason A were stressed B stressed C were stressing D had stressed Question 18: He is a typical , always looking on the bright side of everything A pessimist B introvert C extrovert D optimist Question 19: That style of dress _ have been designed by Titian, because it wasn’t worn till after his death A wouldn’t B shan’t C can’t D oughtn’t Question 20: Bottles of medicine must have childproof caps children think medicine is candy and poison themselves A even though B if so C so that D in case Question 21: My favorite team _ 15 games so far this season, and will probably win the championship A are winning B won C have won D will win Question 22: You should have your composition carefully before you handed it in A seen through B thought of C looked in D gone over Question 23: “Don’t worry about your necklace Give it to me and I promise to great care of it.” A bring B take C keep D make Question 24: The police are going to look the disappearance of the child A around B into C through D after III Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 25: The crew divided the life preservers among the twenty terrified passengers as the ship began to sink A exhausted B surprised C frightened D excited Question 26: You must answer the police’s questions truthfully; otherwise, you will get into trouble A exactly as things really happen B with a negative attitude C in a harmful way D as trustingly as you can Question 27: My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy A feeling embarrassed B talking too much C very happy and satisfied D easily annoyed or irritated Question 28: During the earthquake, a lot of buildings collapsed, which killed thousands of people A went off accidentally B fell down unexpectedly C exploded suddenly D erupted violently Question 29: We really appreciate your help, without which we couldn’t have got our task done in time A feel thankful for B depreciate C require D are proud of IV Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 30: The bigger of the three daily meals for most American families is dinner, served at about A B C D Question 31: The word “scuba” is actually an acronym that comes of the phrase “self-contained underwater A B C D breathing apparatus” Question 32: Building thousands of years ago, the ancient palace is popular with modern tourists A B C D Question 33: The old woman cannot remember the place which she kept her savings A B C D Question 34: I found my new contact lenses strangely at first, but I got used to them in the end A B C D V Read the following passage taken from Microsoft Encarta 2009, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 35 to 45 Schools in the United States have not always had a large number of libraries As (35) as 1958 about half of the public schools in the United States had no libraries at all The (36) of public school libraries increased dramatically when the federal government passed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, (37) provided funds for school districts to improve their education programs and facilities, including their libraries (38) , many educators claim that since the legislation was passed federal spending has not increased sufficiently to meet the rising (39) of new library technologies such as computer databases and Internet access Because the federal government provides only limited funds to schools, individual school districts (40) on funds from local property taxes to meet the vast majority of public school expenses Therefore, the libraries of public schools tend to reflect the (41) capabilities of the communities in which they are located Districts in wealthy suburbs often have fully staffed libraries (42) abundant resources, spacious facilities, and curricular and instructional support In (43) , school districts in many poor areas house their libraries in ordinary classrooms or in small rooms The libraries in such areas are generally staffed by volunteers, who organize and (44) books that are often out-of-date, irrelevant, or damaged Question 35: A frequently B recently C freshly D newly Question 36: A digit B amount C number D numeral Question 37: A that B who C which D this Question 38: A Otherwise B Therefore C Consequently D Nevertheless Question 39: A fine B fee C cost D sum Question 40: A go B come C rely D stay Question 41: A economical B educational C financial D political Question 42: A for B with C on D by Question 43: A contrast B converse C contrary D conflict Question 44: A maintain B obtain C contain D attain VI Read the following passage taken from Building skills for the TOEFL iBT – Advanced by Linda Robinson Fellag, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 45 to 54 MICKEY MANTLE Mickey Mantle was one of the greatest baseball players of all time He played for the New York Yankees in their years of glory From the time Mantle began to play professionally in 1951 to his last year in 1968, baseball was the most popular game in the United States For many people, Mantle symbolized the hope, prosperity, and confidence of America at that time Mantle was a fast and powerful player, a “switch-hitter” who could bat both right-handed and lefthanded He won game after game, one World Series championship after another, for his team He was a wonderful athlete, but this alone cannot explain America’s fascination with him Perhaps it was because he was a handsome, red-haired country boy, the son of a poor miner from Oklahoma His career, from the lead mines of the West to the heights of success and fame, was a fairy-tale version of the American dream Or perhaps it was because America always loves a “natural”: a person who wins without seeming to try, whose talent appears to come from an inner grace That was Mickey Mantle But like many celebrities, Mickey Mantle had a private life that was full of problems He played without complaint despite constant pain from injuries He lived to fulfill his father’s dreams and drank to forget his father’s early death It was a terrible addiction that finally destroyed his body It gave him cirrhosis of the liver and accelerated the advance of liver cancer Even when Mickey Mantle had turned away from his old life and warned young people not to follow his example, the destructive process could not be stopped Despite a liver transplant operation that had all those who loved and admired him hoping for a recovery, Mickey Mantle died of cancer at the age of 63 Question 45: What is the main idea of the passage? A Mickey Mantle’s success and private life full of problems B Mickey Mantle as the greatest baseball player of all time C Mickey Mantle and the history of baseball D Mickey Mantle and his career as a baseball player Question 46: It can be inferred from paragraph that Mantle A introduced baseball into the US B earned a lot of money from baseball C had to try hard to be a professional player D played for New York Yankees all his life Question 47: According to the passage, Mantle could A bat better with his left hand than with his right hand B hit with the bat on either side of his body C give the most powerful hit in his team D hit the ball to score from a long distance Question 48: The word “this” in paragraph refers to A Mantle’s being fascinated by many people B Mantle’s being a wonderful athlete C Mantle’s being a “switch-hitter” D Mantle’s being a fast and powerful player Question 49: It can be inferred from the passage that for most Americans A success in Mantle’s career was difficult to believe B Mantle had a lot of difficulty achieving fame and success C success in Mantle’s career was unnatural D Mantle had to be trained hard to become a good player Question 50: The author uses the word “But” in paragraph to A explain how Mantle got into trouble B give an example of the trouble in Mantle’s private life C change the topic of the passage D give an argument in favor of Mantle’s success and fame Question 51: The word “fulfill” in paragraph mostly means A achieve what is hoped for, wished for, or expected B something in the way that you have been told C what you have promised or agreed to D get closer to something that you are chasing Question 52: The word “accelerated” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A delayed B worsened C bettered D quickened Question 53: We can see from paragraph that after his father’s death, Mantle A forgot his father’s dream B suffered a lot of pain C led a happier life D played even better Question 54: Which of the following is mentioned as the main cause of the destruction of Mantle’s body? A His way of life B His loneliness C His own dream D His liver transplant operation VII Read the following passage taken from Cultural Guide – Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 7th Edition, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 55 to 64 The countryside of Britain is well known for its beauty and many contrasts: its bare mountains and moorland, its lakes, rivers and woods, and its long, often wild coastline Many of the most beautiful areas are national parks and are protected from development When British people think of the countryside they think of farmland, as well as open spaces They imagine cows or sheep in green fields enclosed by hedges or stone walls, and fields of wheat and barley Most farmland is privately owned but is crossed by a network of public footpaths Many people associate the countryside with peace and relaxation They spend their free time walking or cycling there, or go to the country for a picnic or a pub lunch In summer people go to fruit farms and pick strawberries and other fruit Only a few people who live in the country work on farms Many commute to work in towns Many others dream of living in the country, where they believe they would have a better and healthier lifestyle The countryside faces many threats Some are associated with modern farming practices, and the use of chemicals harmful to plants and wildlife Land is also needed for new houses The green belt, an area of land around many cities, is under increasing pressure Plans to build new roads are strongly opposed by organizations trying to protect the countryside Protesters set up camps to prevent, or at least delay, the building work America has many areas of wild and beautiful scenery, and there are many areas, especially in the West in states like Montana and Wyoming, where few people live In the New England states, such as Vermont and New Hampshire, it is common to see small farms surrounded by hills and green areas In Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and other Midwestern states, fields of corn or wheat reach to the horizon and there are many miles between towns Only about 20% of Americans live outside cities and towns Life may be difficult for people who live in the country Services like hospitals and schools may be further away and going shopping can mean driving long distances Some people even have to drive from their homes to the main road where their mail is left in a box In spite of the disadvantages, many people who live in the country say that they like the safe, clean, attractive environment But their children often move to a town or city as soon as they can As in Britain, Americans like to go out to the country at weekends Some people go on camping or fishing trips, others go hiking in national parks Question 55: We can see from the passage that in the countryside of Britain A none of the areas faces the sea B only a few farms are publicly owned C most beautiful areas are not well preserved D it is difficult to travel from one farm to another Question 56: The word “enclosed” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A rotated B embraced C blocked D surrounded Question 57: Which is NOT mentioned as an activity of relaxation in the countryside of Britain? A Going swimming B Picking fruit C Going for a walk D Riding a bicycle Question 58: What does the word “they” in paragraph refer to? A Those who dream of living in the country B Those who go to fruit farms in summer C Those who go to the country for a picnic D Those who commute to work in towns Question 59: Which of the following threatens the countryside in Britain? A Protests against the building work B Modern farming practices C Plants and wildlife D The green belt around cities Question 60: The phrase “associated with” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A supported by B referred to C separated from D related to Question 61: According to the passage, all of the following are true EXCEPT A the use of chemicals harms the environment of the countryside B camps are set up by protesters to stop the construction work C the green belt is under pressure because of the need for land D all organizations strongly oppose plans for road construction Question 62: The phrase “reach to the horizon” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A are limited B are endless C are horizontal D are varied Question 63: According to the passage, some Americans choose to live in the country because A their children enjoy country life B they enjoy the safe, clean, attractive environment there C life there may be easier for them D hospitals, schools and shops are conveniently located there Question 64: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A The majority of American people live in cities and towns B Many British people think of the country as a place of peace and relaxation C Towns in some Midwestern states in the US are separated by long distances D Both British and American people are thinking of moving to the countryside VIII WRITING: PART 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it 65 “ I am in a bit of hurry , but I’ll ring you tomorrow” he said He told him that 66 As he grew older, he became more and more forgetful The 67 "You’ve stolen my best cassette, Bob!" said Willy Willy accused Bob 68 Lan didn't apply for the job in the library and regets it now Lan wishes 69 Although she couldn't speak English, Ngo decided to settle in Manchester In spite of PART 2: In about 140 words,write a paragraph about the ideal world in which you would like to live in the year 2020 SỞ GD&ĐT TÂY NINH TRƯỜNG THPT TÂN CHÂU (Đáp án ĐỀ XUẤT) ĐỀ THI THỬ THQG NĂM 2015 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 90 phút I Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions Question 1: A bushes B wishes C researches D headaches Question 2: A debt B climbing C timber D lamb Question 3: A enough B cough C thorough D tough Question 4: A apply B maximum C cactus D national Question 5: A funny B rubbish C upper D student II Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 6: Generally, the South of England is as as the North A flat B less flat C flatter D the flattest Question 7: Helen is traveling to Germany tomorrow on her first working trip and she is very excited it A for B against C about D with Question 8: He’d hardly finished doing his homework when you arrived, ? A didn’t he B had he C would he D hadn’t he Question 9: John: “Would you like to have a get-together with us next weekend?” Mickey: “ .” A No, I won’t B No, I wouldn’t C Yes, let’s D Yes, I’d love to Question 10: Had they arrived at the shop earlier, they a better selection of clothes A will find B would be finding C would have found D will have found Question 11: Before you start cooking, you should gather together all the necessary A ingredients B factors C substances D elements Question 12: What views Americans and Asians have about love and marriage? A tradition B traditionally C traditionalism D traditional Question 13: I can’t this noise any longer I’m going to write a letter of complaint about this problem A put up with B take away from C get back to D make out of Question 14: Helen: “Would you rather go to the beach or to the mountains?” Kim: “ .” A That’s very nice of you B The beach definitely C I’d love to go D Thanks for the mountains Question 15: This is the most difficult job I’ve ever had to A by heart B by chance C by far D by myself Question 16: Hurry up, or they serving meals by the time we get to the restaurant A stopped B will have stopped C are stopping D would stop Question 17: During the Enlightenment, the powers and uses of reason A were stressed B stressed C were stressing D had stressed Question 18: He is a typical , always looking on the bright side of everything A pessimist B introvert C extrovert D optimist Question 19: That style of dress _ have been designed by Titian, because it wasn’t worn till after his death A wouldn’t B shan’t C can’t D oughtn’t Question 20: Bottles of medicine must have childproof caps children think medicine is candy and poison themselves A even though B if so C so that D in case Question 21: My favorite team _ 15 games so far this season, and will probably win the championship A are winning B won C have won D will win Question 22: You should have your composition carefully before you handed it in A seen through B thought of C looked in D gone over Question 23: “Don’t worry about your necklace Give it to me and I promise to great care of it.” A bring B take C keep D make Question 24: The police are going to look the disappearance of the child A around B into C through D after III Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 25: The crew divided the life preservers among the twenty terrified passengers as the ship began to sink A exhausted B surprised C frightened D excited Question 26: You must answer the police’s questions truthfully; otherwise, you will get into trouble A exactly as things really happen B with a negative attitude C in a harmful way D as trustingly as you can Question 27: My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy A feeling embarrassed B talking too much C very happy and satisfied D easily annoyed or irritated Question 28: During the earthquake, a lot of buildings collapsed, which killed thousands of people A went off accidentally B fell down unexpectedly C exploded suddenly D erupted violently Question 29: We really appreciate your help, without which we couldn’t have got our task done in time A feel thankful for B depreciate C require D are proud of IV Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 30: The bigger of the three daily meals for most American families is dinner, served at about A B C D Question 31: The word “scuba” is actually an acronym that comes of the phrase “self-contained underwater A B C D breathing apparatus” Question 32: Building thousands of years ago, the ancient palace is popular with modern tourists A B C D Question 33: The old woman cannot remember the place which she kept her savings A B C D Question 34: I found my new contact lenses strangely at first, but I got used to them in the end A B C D V Read the following passage taken from Microsoft Encarta 2009, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 35 to 45 Schools in the United States have not always had a large number of libraries As (35) as 1958 about half of the public schools in the United States had no libraries at all The (36) of public school libraries increased dramatically when the federal government passed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, (37) provided funds for school districts to improve their education programs and facilities, including their libraries (38) , many educators claim that since the legislation was passed federal spending has not increased sufficiently to meet the rising (39) of new library technologies such as computer databases and Internet access Because the federal government provides only limited funds to schools, individual school districts (40) on funds from local property taxes to meet the vast majority of public school expenses Therefore, the libraries of public schools tend to reflect the (41) capabilities of the communities in which they are located Districts in wealthy suburbs often have fully staffed libraries (42) abundant resources, spacious facilities, and curricular and instructional support In (43) , school districts in many poor areas house their libraries in ordinary classrooms or in small rooms The libraries in such areas are generally staffed by volunteers, who organize and (44) books that are often out-of-date, irrelevant, or damaged Question 35: A frequently B recently C freshly D newly Question 36: A digit B amount C number D numeral Question 37: A that B who C which D this Question 38: A Otherwise B Therefore C Consequently D Nevertheless Question 39: A fine B fee C cost D sum Question 40: A go B come C rely D stay Question 41: A economical B educational C financial D political Question 42: A for B with C on D by Question 43: A contrast B converse C contrary D conflict Question 44: A maintain B obtain C contain D attain VI Read the following passage taken from Building skills for the TOEFL iBT – Advanced by Linda Robinson Fellag, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 45 to 54 MICKEY MANTLE Mickey Mantle was one of the greatest baseball players of all time He played for the New York Yankees in their years of glory From the time Mantle began to play professionally in 1951 to his last year in 1968, baseball was the most popular game in the United States For many people, Mantle symbolized the hope, prosperity, and confidence of America at that time Mantle was a fast and powerful player, a “switch-hitter” who could bat both right-handed and lefthanded He won game after game, one World Series championship after another, for his team He was a wonderful athlete, but this alone cannot explain America’s fascination with him Perhaps it was because he was a handsome, red-haired country boy, the son of a poor miner from Oklahoma His career, from the lead mines of the West to the heights of success and fame, was a fairy-tale version of the American dream Or perhaps it was because America always loves a “natural”: a person who wins without seeming to try, whose talent appears to come from an inner grace That was Mickey Mantle But like many celebrities, Mickey Mantle had a private life that was full of problems He played without complaint despite constant pain from injuries He lived to fulfill his father’s dreams and drank to forget his father’s early death It was a terrible addiction that finally destroyed his body It gave him cirrhosis of the liver and accelerated the advance of liver cancer Even when Mickey Mantle had turned away from his old life and warned young people not to follow his example, the destructive process could not be stopped Despite a liver transplant operation that had all those who loved and admired him hoping for a recovery, Mickey Mantle died of cancer at the age of 63 Question 45: What is the main idea of the passage? A Mickey Mantle’s success and private life full of problems B Mickey Mantle as the greatest baseball player of all time C Mickey Mantle and the history of baseball D Mickey Mantle and his career as a baseball player Question 46: It can be inferred from paragraph that Mantle A introduced baseball into the US B earned a lot of money from baseball C had to try hard to be a professional player D played for New York Yankees all his life Question 47: According to the passage, Mantle could A bat better with his left hand than with his right hand B hit with the bat on either side of his body C give the most powerful hit in his team D hit the ball to score from a long distance Question 48: The word “this” in paragraph refers to A Mantle’s being fascinated by many people B Mantle’s being a wonderful athlete C Mantle’s being a “switch-hitter” D Mantle’s being a fast and powerful player Question 49: It can be inferred from the passage that for most Americans A success in Mantle’s career was difficult to believe B Mantle had a lot of difficulty achieving fame and success C success in Mantle’s career was unnatural D Mantle had to be trained hard to become a good player Question 50: The author uses the word “But” in paragraph to A explain how Mantle got into trouble B give an example of the trouble in Mantle’s private life C change the topic of the passage D give an argument in favor of Mantle’s success and fame Question 51: The word “fulfill” in paragraph mostly means A achieve what is hoped for, wished for, or expected B something in the way that you have been told C what you have promised or agreed to D get closer to something that you are chasing Question 52: The word “accelerated” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A delayed B worsened C bettered D quickened Question 53: We can see from paragraph that after his father’s death, Mantle A forgot his father’s dream B suffered a lot of pain C led a happier life D played even better Question 54: Which of the following is mentioned as the main cause of the destruction of Mantle’s body? A His way of life B His loneliness C His own dream D His liver transplant operation VII Read the following passage taken from Cultural Guide – Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 7th Edition, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 55 to 64 The countryside of Britain is well known for its beauty and many contrasts: its bare mountains and moorland, its lakes, rivers and woods, and its long, often wild coastline Many of the most beautiful areas are national parks and are protected from development When British people think of the countryside they think of farmland, as well as open spaces They imagine cows or sheep in green fields enclosed by hedges or stone walls, and fields of wheat and barley Most farmland is privately owned but is crossed by a network of public footpaths Many people associate the countryside with peace and relaxation They spend their free time walking or cycling there, or go to the country for a picnic or a pub lunch In summer people go to fruit farms and pick strawberries and other fruit Only a few people who live in the country work on farms Many commute to work in towns Many others dream of living in the country, where they believe they would have a better and healthier lifestyle The countryside faces many threats Some are associated with modern farming practices, and the use of chemicals harmful to plants and wildlife Land is also needed for new houses The green belt, an area of land around many cities, is under increasing pressure Plans to build new roads are strongly opposed by organizations trying to protect the countryside Protesters set up camps to prevent, or at least delay, the building work America has many areas of wild and beautiful scenery, and there are many areas, especially in the West in states like Montana and Wyoming, where few people live In the New England states, such as Vermont and New Hampshire, it is common to see small farms surrounded by hills and green areas In Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and other Midwestern states, fields of corn or wheat reach to the horizon and there are many miles between towns Only about 20% of Americans live outside cities and towns Life may be difficult for people who live in the country Services like hospitals and schools may be further away and going shopping can mean driving long distances Some people even have to drive from their homes to the main road where their mail is left in a box In spite of the disadvantages, many people who live in the country say that they like the safe, clean, attractive environment But their children often move to a town or city as soon as they can As in Britain, Americans like to go out to the country at weekends Some people go on camping or fishing trips, others go hiking in national parks Question 55: We can see from the passage that in the countryside of Britain A none of the areas faces the sea B only a few farms are publicly owned C most beautiful areas are not well preserved D it is difficult to travel from one farm to another Question 56: The word “enclosed” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A rotated B embraced C blocked D surrounded Question 57: Which is NOT mentioned as an activity of relaxation in the countryside of Britain? A Going swimming B Picking fruit C Going for a walk D Riding a bicycle Question 58: What does the word “they” in paragraph refer to? A Those who dream of living in the country B Those who go to fruit farms in summer C Those who go to the country for a picnic D Those who commute to work in towns Question 59: Which of the following threatens the countryside in Britain? A Protests against the building work B Modern farming practices C Plants and wildlife D The green belt around cities Question 60: The phrase “associated with” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A supported by B referred to C separated from D related to Question 61: According to the passage, all of the following are true EXCEPT A the use of chemicals harms the environment of the countryside B camps are set up by protesters to stop the construction work C the green belt is under pressure because of the need for land D all organizations strongly oppose plans for road construction Question 62: The phrase “reach to the horizon” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A are limited B are endless C are horizontal D are varied Question 63: According to the passage, some Americans choose to live in the country because A their children enjoy country life B they enjoy the safe, clean, attractive environment there C life there may be easier for them D hospitals, schools and shops are conveniently located there Question 64: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A The majority of American people live in cities and towns B Many British people think of the country as a place of peace and relaxation C Towns in some Midwestern states in the US are separated by long distances D Both British and American people are thinking of moving to the countryside VIII WRITING: PART 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it 65 “ I am in a bit of hurry , but I’ll ring you tomorrow” he said He told him that he was in in a bit of hurry , but he would ring me the next day 66 As he grew older, he became more and more forgetful The older he grew, the more forgetful he became 67 "You’ve stolen my best cassette, Bob!" said Willy Willy accused Bob of having stolen his best cassette 68 Lan didn't apply for the job in the library and regets it now Lan wishes she had applied for the job in the library 69 Although she couldn't speak English, Ngo decided to settle in Manchester In spite of her disability to speak English, Ngo decided to settle in Manchester PART 2: In about 140 words,write a paragraph about the ideal world in which you would like to live in the year 2020 10